Anna Faris revealed on a podcast that her 14-year-old son, Jack, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt, has asked her to accept Jesus Christ as her savior. Faris said she is tackling the teen’s devout religious and pro-life beliefs through long conversations aimed at challenging his perspectives and recognizing hypocrisy.
Raising an inquisitive teenager comes with plenty of hurdles, but navigating divergent belief systems adds a distinct layer of complexity. For Anna Faris, that means engaging in rigorous, open-ended discussions about faith, politics, and worldview with her 14-year-old son, Jack, according to reporting by The Independent.
Faris, who co-parents Jack with her ex-husband, Chris Pratt, discussed the dynamic during an appearance on Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast. While Faris describes herself as non-religious and notes she did not grow up with faith, her teenage son has taken a decidedly different path.
Navigating Faith Conversions and Direct Questions at Home
The conversation around religion in their household is direct. Faris shared on the podcast that her son has actively encouraged her to embrace his beliefs.
“[Jack] is religious. I didn’t grow up with religion. He’s asked me to accept Jesus Christ [as my savior]. And I told him I would do anything for him, including this, but it’s going to take a whole lot of long conversations.”
Anna Faris, via The Independent
Rather than shutting down the topic, Yahoo Entertainment notes that Faris views her son as emotionally grounded—describing him as solid as a tugboat
—which allows them to debate complex topics without the discussion descending into volatile arguments. She leans into those moments to question his assumptions.
Faris offered examples of how she pushes back during their talks, particularly when touching upon conservative political stances. She recounted asking him whether he viewed being pro-life as a privilege, to which he responded, Maybe.
She also probes his views on religious leadership, asking how he evaluates high-profile religious figures, LADbible reported.
When she asked for his perspective on mega-pastors who operate like grifters, Jack reportedly agreed, saying, Oh, mega pastors are the worst.
Faris expressed appreciation that her son is actively examining his faith by watching out for hypocrisy.
Chris Pratt’s Faith Journey and Family Background
Jack’s religious outlook parallels that of his father, Chris Pratt, who has long been open about his Christian faith in an industry where few A-listers discuss it publicly. Pratt and Faris married in 2009, welcomed Jack in 2012, and subsequently divorced in 2017.
Pratt’s devotion intensified profoundly following a terrifying medical emergency early in Jack’s life. Born nine weeks premature, Jack suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage that left his parents facing a harrowing recovery period in the NICU. In a December 2025 essay for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Pratt recalled finding himself back on his knees pleading for a miracle, promising that if his son survived, he would devote his life to sharing God’s message.
Over the years, Pratt’s religious affiliations have drawn occasional public scrutiny. He has faced questions regarding his association with Zoe Church in Los Angeles—an institution modeled after Hillsong Church, which has previously drawn controversy over its leadership policies regarding LGBTQ individuals. Pratt has defended his church involvement, insisting that the community opens its doors to everyone.
Public Response and Current Family Dynamics
Faris’s candid podcast appearance drew widespread praise online for her patient, conversational approach to parenting a teenager whose worldview is branching away from her own. Commenters across social media platforms highlighted her method of centering questions around privilege and critical thinking rather than issuing outright dismissals.
Both actors have since moved forward with new families. Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, and the couple shares three children: Lyla, Eloise, and Ford. Meanwhile, Faris married cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2021 and serves as a stepmother to his daughter, Margot.
While Faris continues promoting her new comedy film, Spa Weekend—which recently arrived in theaters—her honest insight into co-parenting an inquisitive 14-year-old highlights a modern balancing act between supporting a child’s spiritual exploration and teaching them to interrogate institutional authority.
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